The Viennese have to eliminate two teams to move into the Europa League. One starts with anorthosis Famagusta.
Rapid failed on the way to the Champions League, but that shouldn't happen on the way to the Europa League. The Viennese have to eliminate two teams for this, but already in the third qualifying round, Anorthosis Famagusta is not an easy task. With the 13-time champions from Cyprus, the Hütteldorfer still have an account open before the home first leg on Thursday (8.30pm), as they were eliminated in the qualification for the “premier class” in 2008.
“Reparation is not really an issue, it happened in 2008. I have always said that I don't live in the past, we talk too much about the past,” said Kühbauer. The objective is clear, with a home win in the Allianz Stadium in front of more than 10,000 spectators, the foundation stone should be laid for progress. “We want to present ourselves properly and leave the field as winners,” said the Burgenlander, setting the route.
His team is the favorite on paper. That doesn't really matter to Kühbauer, his respect for his opponent is great. “They have a very experienced, well-organized team that knows exactly how football works,” said the Rapid coach.
